A Christmas Carol, written by Charles Dickens in 1843, remains one of the most celebrated Christmas stories of all time. With his story, Dickens intended to awaken in his audience the true spirit of the season by emphasising the importance of human empathy.
In the beginning, we meet Ebenezer Scrooge, the protagonist. There are some interesting characteristics about Scrooge's behaviour.
There isn't much to like about him, initially, at least.
First, we meet Scrooge's nephew who tries repeatedly to cheer up his uncle, but for every positive thing his nephew says, Scrooge has a negative response.
Next Scrooge is visited by two men who are collecting donations for the poor. Again Scrooge displays no sympathy or generosity.
He's a bitter, insensitive old man. His only real care in the world is money.